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Uchima Family History

Uchima Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Uchida, Shima, Scrima, Chia, Chiba, Chica, Chim, Choma, Oshima, China

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Where is the Uchima family from?

You can see how Uchima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uchima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Uchima families living in Hawaii. This was about 70% of all the recorded Uchima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Uchima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uchima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Uchima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uchima. 36% of Uchima men worked as a Proprietor and 40% of Uchima women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uchima were Tractor Operator and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Tractor Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Uchima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Uchima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uchima census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Uchima. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Uchima. For the veterans among your Uchima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uchima lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Uchima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Uchima in 1966 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uchima ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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